Staff photoBridgeton police are investigating a robbery on North Pearl Street.

BRIDGETON — A 31-year-old Bridgeton woman reported being robbed of approximately $800 on Friday morning after withdrawing the cash from the Bank of America on Laurel and East Commerce streets.

The woman exited the bank and began walking north on Pearl Street with the money, said to be for rent at her residence on the 100 block of Pearl, stored in her purse.

Nearby the Sunoco gas station at 176 N. Pearl St., a male subject grabbed the purse at approximately 9:24 a.m. and fled after a struggle. The victim gave chase to the subject but was unsuccessful, though also uninjured.

The purse was recovered by the Sheriff’s Department on North Laurel Street with approximately $600 remaining inside.

According to Lt. Mike Gaimari of the Bridgeton police, it is believed the suspect was in the Bank of America at the same time as the victim, and surveillance video from the location has been requested to aid in the investigation.

The victim also stated she had seen the suspect on prior occasions and was familiar with him.

“We do have a suspect identified and are attempting to apprehend him as we speak,” Gaimari said on Friday afternoon.

Anyone with information on this incident can contact the Bridgeton police at (856) 451-0033.